Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost'PBR (v)

blue eryngo 'Jade Frost'
A more compact variety of Sea Holly. It's green leaves have creamy edges to them and thistle-like flowers which turn from white to indigo are produced from July to August
Synonyms
Eryngium 'Jade Frost'Eryngium × tripartitum 'Jade Frost'
see moreEryngium tripartitum 'Jade Frost'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver Green Cream | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Purple | Grey Silver Green Cream | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Eryngium can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or divided leaves, often spiny edged, and cone-like flower-heads often surrounded by an involucre of conspicuous spiny bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in dry, well drained, poor to moderately fertile soil, in full sun with protection from winter wet
Propagation
Insert root cuttings in late winter; propagate by division during spring, although they may be slow to re-establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Tidy plants after flowering; ideal for flower arranging - cut stems before the flowers are fully open
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, and slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot and powdery mildews
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